Quest RE: GPA, tranacripts and such

[us5morts]

Ok so here my scenario:

I will be graduating from a LPN program in 4 months. I also have been working as a LNA for the past six years. At that point I'm planning on applying to a LPN to BSN program.

My GPA Is great, all A's and high B's. I have taken many other classes from another college. I've gotten a few good grades but mostly C's. so my GPA at that college is poor. But still the classes are transferable.

My dilemma is that the college I'm applying to would like a 3.5 GPA. When choosing people into the program they do it like in a tier system. Anyone with around a 3.5 moves on to the next tier, then anyone with the classes move on to the next tier, and then they look at your résumé from there.

Should I apply with just my current schools transcripts showing a high GPA and if I get into the program send in my other transcripts after? So upon deciding if I get in, they will see high GPA but no additional classes. OR should I send in all transcripts. Which will show low GPA at the other classes.

Is this making sense??!!

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

No. If I understand you correctly, you mean to apply with your "better" transcript and then show them the "worse" one.

If you apply with a partial ("better") academic record and they accept you based on that, then they will slot you in to take the courses that don't appear on it. You can't then say, "Oh, I took those already, got a C+, see here?" They will NOT like that, esp. if they accepted you over someone who got better grades in those already.

You can't have it both ways.

[BeenThereDoneThat74, MSN, RN]

So basically, you're asking if you should withhold information. Without sounding like a parent (which I am), or a teacher (which I am), you may want to think long and hard about your integrity, as you plan to begin your professional career.

[us5morts]

Ok, I totally understand now that it not morally right. Could I not submit them and If I get it retake them with that college?

[us5morts]

Ok I totally understand now that it not morally right. Could I not submit them and If I get it retake them with that college?[/quote']

*get in

[ScientistSalarian]

Most schools state pretty clearly that transcripts from every school you've attended are required. Withholding your academic records would likely be grounds for dismissal from the program even if you were to be accepted. Not worth the risk!

[Stephalump]

Ok I totally understand now that it not morally right. Could I not submit them and If I get it retake them with that college?[/quote']

I think you should be asking the school these questions.

If you're asking here because you think your questions are too shady to ask them directly, that should tell you everything you need to know.

[MommaTy]

You should include all transcripts. If you don't you will have to retake classes.

[nbsublime]

My university states on the application that all transcripts from previous schools are required and that if you are found tho have not provided done you will not be accepted.

Turn them all in and if they are too low your advisor will tell you whether or not you should retake the classes or not. Your GPA is calculated as a whole. Not separately.

Good luck!

[soxley]

I would ask someone at the school (advisor for the program perhaps?). I'm sure they've heard this question a million times and will have a very clear answer.

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

Ok, I totally understand now that it not morally right. Could I not submit them and If I get in retake them with that college?

Sure, of course. That's the ethical way to behave. Make a case for your having become more mature, learned better study habits, and all that (if true) and throw yourself on the mercy of the admissions committee. Tell them you'll take one of the required ones over again in summer school and ace it to show them you can do it now.